Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
foursome	15	15
foursomes	16	16
foursquare	24	24
fourteen	13	13
fourteener	15	15
fourteeners	16	16
fourteens	14	14
fourteenth	17	17
fourteenths	18	18
fourth	12	12
fourthly	17	17
fourths	13	13
foustier	12	12
foveolar	16	16
fowler	13	13
fowlers	14	14
foxberries	23	23
foxberry	23	23
foxfire	20	20
foxfires	21	21
foxhunter	23	23
foxhunters	24	24
foxier	16	16
foxtrot	17	17
foxtrots	18	18